Tag: Identity

Walking into the University of Miami communication school for the first time, Marlowe Starling saw 19 unfamiliar faces. Barely believing she finally made it into the Miami […]

For nearly 200 years, the Florida Everglades has been home to the Miccosukee tribe. Over that period, the tribe has adapted for survival, evolving from hunters and gatherers […]

Tommy Strangie has been wearing the same black pumps for 25 years. In the iconic Miami drag scene, they’re about the only things that have stayed the same. […]

Many Miami residents know the city’s identifiable neighborhoods: Little Havana, Little Haiti, Overtown and Liberty City. Each neighborhood has had its own distinctive identity over the years. Today, that is changing. “In […]

South Florida offers something to the feminist movement that few others do.  “Miami, by its very population, is so diverse and comes from so many different cultures and backgrounds, […]

A short walk from Little Havana’s Domino Park leads straight to Cuba Tobacco Cigar Co., one of the most recognizable cigar shops in the area. In front […]

In most cities, unique musical sounds often come and go. But in Miami, they tend to stay around. Reggae, salsa, rock, rap, disco and dubstep: the city […]

Known for its six flavors of Baklava, Middle East Best Food sits on Miami’s Coral Way, where founder Ali Abdel-Aziz has baked and sold traditional Middle Eastern […]

As the captain prepared for liftoff, Cuban ‘pioneros’ prepared for the start of a new life. The captain fidgeted with gears, while the passengers fought back tears. […]

South Florida’s diversity rises each day with masses of Hispanic Jews making Miami home. According to an article from The Forward, a Jewish population study conducted in Miami-Dade County […]

Faced with a decision between violence or fighting back, the nation’s LGBT community uttered its first organized call for recognition during the Stonewall riots of 1969. From 1,200 […]

Neon lighting advertises the intricately sculpted buildings along Ocean Drive, just 30 minutes north of the arches and painted tiles of Coral Gables. “I think this area […]

Some people have considered Miami the East Coast California. With the celebrities, high-end stores on Lincoln Road and tropical weather year-round, one might think its film industry is just as […]

  Sun-filled beaches, unmatched nightlife, breathtaking resorts at every corner, and a melting pot of cultures. Those may be perceptions of Miami, but the city recently found […]

Run-down buildings, abandoned warehouses and petty thefts made Wynwood seem like the least likely place to visit, a far cry from the vibrant, bustling art district known […]

Cong Nguyen’s eyes sparkle with hope as he drills, buffs and polishes a client’s nails. As a Vietnamese nail salon owner, he sees those nails not as […]

Ed Calle’s saxophone case has been around. Its handle has been torn off and reattached. It’s beaten from years of gigs. “I like being thrown into everything,” […]

Beyond the more familiar Latin influences in South Florida resides a culture that has quietly become one of the major forces in the makeup of Miami’s identity. Outside a social […]

A soccer ball made its way across the infield, rolling toward third base. In the shadows of I-95 in downtown Miami, players honed their soccer skills where […]